September 2005

Feature Stories:

• Cooking on the Cutting Edge
  From blast chilling and induction to scaled-down food processing equipment to IT programs that aggregate orders and manage inventory, operations are taking advantage of the most advanced technology the industry has to offer.

Editor’s Perspective: Back to School
From The NAFEM Show to CFESA and FCSI conferences, the month of September offers industry members ample opportunity to expand their knowledge base.

Consultant’s Viewpoint: Technorama Drama
When new technologies present themselves to the foodservice sector, writes Mark Stech-Novak, industry members must ask whether these advances are worth the resources they consume.

Operator’s Opinion: Store Economics 101
Seemingly small changes in an operation’s equipment package can have large effects on its food quality and financial performance, according to Eddie Cerino of San Francisco Oven.

Parting Shot: Embracing Change for the Better
While change is a certain in business, writes Kevin Bruce, a well-conceived change-management process can help ensure that these adjustments are successful.

DSR Clinic
Are tradeshows helpful for expanding product knowledge?

Facility Design Project of the Month: Old Original Bookbinders, Philadelphia

• A $4.5 million renovation revitalized this Philadelphia landmark, giving it a kitchen with enormous firepower, an oyster bar, a huge lobster tank and a President’s Room with an Amazon mahogany bar.
• Web exclusive supplement

Product Sales Tips: Mobile Racks

DSR of the Month: Michael Gold

Chain Profile: Culver’s
Focusing on equipment life-cycle costs, this quick-service chain takes a long-range approach to its selection and purchasing practices to give greater support to franchisees.

E&S Spotlight: Panini Stations
Panini grill equipment allows operators to create signature sandwiches without the need to retrofit kitchens with extra hoods and other expensive items.

E&S Spotlight: Pizza E&S
From conveyor ovens to peels, a variety of equipment and supplies help create one of America’s most popular meals.

Web Exclusive: Economic Outlook

Web Exclusive: In Brief